| Program Requirements | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 44 |
| Elective Courses | 8 |
| Total hours required | 52 |
The MS in International Public Service may also be expanded to include select graduate certificate programs covering particular areas of interest. Students participating in a combined MS/certificate program should consult with their academic advisor (SPSAdvising@depaul.edu) to determine what coursework might count toward both programs. A separate application process for the certificate may be required. Students who are interested in any of the following combination programs should contact the Graduate Student Services Office for additional information.
- International Public Service + Community Development Certificate
- International Public Service + Critical Ethnic Studies Certificate
- International Public Service + Emergency Management Administration Certificate
- International Public Service + Geographic Information Systems Certificate
- International Public Service + Global Health Certificate
- International Public Service + Health Care Administration Certificate
- International Public Service + Metropolitan Planning and Development Certificate
- International Public Service + Strategic Writing and Advancement for Nonprofits Certificate
- International Public Service + Social Research Certificate
- International Public Service + Sustainable Urban Food Systems
- International Public Service + Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
- International Public Service + Translation and Interpreting Certificate
- International Public Service + Women's and Gender Studies Certificate
- Critically assess the global consideration and implications of issues/concerns to multiple audiences in the appropriate written and oral formats.
- Apply an ethical and empirical framework to organizational decisions.
- Analyze the leadership and management skills essential to sustaining international public service organizations.
| Program Requirements | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 44 |
| Elective Courses | 8 |
| Total hours required | 52 |
The MS in International Public Service may also be expanded to include select graduate certificate programs covering particular areas of interest. Students participating in a combined MS/certificate program should consult with their academic advisor (SPSAdvising@depaul.edu) to determine what coursework might count toward both programs. A separate application process for the certificate may be required. Students who are interested in any of the following combination programs should contact the Graduate Student Services Office for additional information.
- International Public Service + Community Development Certificate
- International Public Service + Critical Ethnic Studies Certificate
- International Public Service + Emergency Management Administration Certificate
- International Public Service + Geographic Information Systems Certificate
- International Public Service + Global Health Certificate
- International Public Service + Health Care Administration Certificate
- International Public Service + Metropolitan Planning and Development Certificate
- International Public Service + Strategic Writing and Advancement for Nonprofits Certificate
- International Public Service + Social Research Certificate
- International Public Service + Sustainable Urban Food Systems
- International Public Service + Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
- International Public Service + Translation and Interpreting Certificate
- International Public Service + Women's and Gender Studies Certificate
Student Handbook
Students in the School of Public Service will follow many of the requirements, rules, and regulations set by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the DePaul University Graduate Student Handbook. There are additional academic regulations specific to students in the School of Public Service. Please see information below.
Academic Probation
All students within the School of Public Service must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher as part of their requirements for graduation. As a result, any student who earns a cumulative GPA below 2.7 (B-) is placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation are required to meet with an Academic Advisor (SPSAdvising@depaul.edu) to discuss their performance and determine a plan for improvement.
Dismissal
Students who are not able to raise their cumulative GPA to a minimum of 2.7 within two academic quarters (after being placed on academic probation) are subject to dismissal from the program.
Readmission
If a student is dismissed from the program (as outlined in the dismissal policy), they may reapply through the formal admission application process.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from the program, students must complete all program requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher. If a student's cumulative GPA is below a 2.7, they may be denied graduation.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
While School of Public Service courses are open to non-degree seeking graduate students, pre-requisite requirements for certain courses may be enforced.